On this special evening, the Film Society of Lincoln Center celebrates the remarkable talent of a legendary actor who has portrayed some of the most memorable characters in film history and applaud his enduring commitment to cinema. The event will be attended by a host of notable presenters—including Meryl Streep, Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Stiller, Barry Levinson, and Harvey Keitel—and will include movie and interview clips, culminating in the presentation of the Chaplin Award by Martin Scorsese.

The Chaplin Award Gala is the Film Society’s most significant fundraising event. Your attendance helps support the Film Society's programming, artist, and education initiatives.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center is devoted to supporting the art and elevating the craft of cinema. The only branch of the world-renowned arts complex Lincoln Center to shine a light on the everlasting yet evolving importance of the moving image, this nonprofit organization was founded in 1969 to celebrate American and international film. Via year-round programming and discussions; its annual New York Film Festival; and its publications, including Film Comment, the U.S.’s premier magazine about films and film culture, the Film Society endeavors to make the discussion and appreciation of cinema accessible to a broader audience, as well as to ensure that it will remain an essential art form for years to come.